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City Planner Anderson replied that staff has been looking at food truck standards. He stated that <br />this ordinance does not specifically address that element. He noted that it is pretty common for a <br />taproom to offer a food truck, either regularly or on occasion. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the City does not currently have anything that <br />addresses food trucks but does allow food trucks through transient licenses. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked for details on licensing for this type of business. <br />City Planner Anderson replied that taprooms are regulated through the State and therefore proper <br />licensing would be required from the State. <br />Commissioner Dunaway asked if staff has researched the districts these businesses are allowed in <br />other cities. <br />Planning Technician McCann confirmed that information was included in the case and displayed <br />the information for the Commission to review noting that some cities allow the use as a permitted <br />use within certain districts while others allow as a conditional use. <br />Commissioner VanScoy commented that while he likes the graph layout, he found the headings <br />confusing. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented that it seems the use is allowed in different districts, but staff would <br />recommend only the industrial districts at this time. <br />Planning Technician McCann commented that the Commission could recommend additional <br />districts. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented that it would seem The COR would be appropriate. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that breweries have a lot of equipment and can emit <br />smells. She explained why staff did not recommend the other districts and felt that an industrial <br />district would be more appropriate. <br />Commissioner Walker commented that he would be in favor of adding The COR, noting that <br />conditions could be added to address any potential smells or other elements of the business. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented that there are breweries located in retail areas. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps a CUP could be allowed in The COR for a brew <br />pub. rather than a brewery or taproom. <br />Citizen Input <br />Wes Makowsky, Illinois resident, stated that he used to be a resident of Ramsey and believed that <br />this use should be allowed in The COR utilizing the people that use the light rail. <br />Planning Commission/ January 27, 2022 <br />Page 15 of 22 <br />